Energy Management
Commercial building and facilities management resources for corporate facility executives, building operators and facility managers in all industry and service sectors. Energy Management articles below.
Sharper Edge: Five Tips To Increase Efficiency In The Outer Reaches
Edge computing likely takes place throughout your facility, from server closets to branch offices. Making these sites reliable isn’t enough: Energy efficiency must also be part of an effective edge strategy.
At Facility Executive Live!, Take Action On Energy Management
Attend this event in Philadelphia, PA on September 20, 2018 for a panel discussion about tools and strategies that will help you and your team improve energy management at your organization.
Schneider Electric Introduces Masterpact MTZ Circuit Breaker
Product offers EcoStruxure Power capabilities required to build smart, dependable, sustainable power distribution systems; provides seamless integration with building and energy management systems.
Better Ventilation Pays Off In Productivity, Health
Fresh air is healthier than stale or polluted air, and while increasing ventilation may increase energy use, research shows the benefits of doing so outweigh costs.
Energy Improvements Across The Board
With partners from public and private sectors, the U.S. DOE Better Buildings Challenge is a platform for innovation and collaboration.
EDX Demand Manager for Energy Reduction
The EDX Demand Manager software module allows Energy Managers to handle more demand events and more complex load reduction strategies, across more locations, with minimum effort.
How To Make Buildings Truly Smart—And Keep Them From Losing Their Minds
We hear so much about intelligent buildings, you’d think they were everywhere. But when you look at the data, it seems that most buildings are as dull-witted as ever.
Be Part Of Facility Executive Live! In Philadelphia This Fall
Registration is now open for Facility Executive Live! Now in its second year, the September 20, 2018 event is tailored to address the diverse responsibilities of facility management.
General Motors And L’Oréal USA SWAP Energy Advice
The U.S. DOE has released the fourth installment of its Better Buildings Challenge SWAP program, with this edition sharing insight into two industrial facilities.
Maximizing Roof Space For Solar PV
Compared to traditional skylights, tubular daylighting devices provide more “roofing real estate” for solar panel installations.
Energy Credential Accredited By ANSI
The Energy Management Professional credential from the Energy Management Association is accredited by the American National Standards Institute, and recognized by DOE Better Buildings Workforce Guidelines.
Morgan Stanley Facilities Retrofit With Current, powered by GE
The companies are collaborating on an energy efficiency program across more than 600 Morgan Stanley retail branches with a turnkey LED lighting and digital controls solution.
School District To Save $15.3M With New Energy Efficiency Program
California’s Escalon Unified School District recently completed a 1.2 MW solar photovoltaic and integrated energy efficiency and STEM education initiative.
PM8000 Power Meter From Schneider Electric
The PM8000 Power Meter has been enhanced to ensure reliability and efficiency of power-critical facilities.
2018 Facility Executive Readers’ Choice Awards
In this annual survey of Facility Executive readers, votes were cast for product and service suppliers preferred during 2017.
BAS Multiply Due To Global Urge For Energy Efficiency
Concern for building energy consumption is propelling rapid transformations in the global Building Automation Systems market, finds Frost & Sullivan.
Solutions From Siemens For LaGuardia Airport Redevelopment
The redevelopment of Terminal B, part of multi-year airport-wide improvements, will include Siemens building management and fire safety systems.
Mobile Lighting Apps From Acuity Controls
Three new feature-laden mobile apps offer quick and easy lighting configuration and control in the palm of your hand.
Question Of The Week: Are Companies Prepared For The New Energy Economy?
A new study by Schneider Electric shows that organizations feel ready to compete in the evolving energy landscape, but many aren’t taking the necessary steps.
Advanced Energy Design Guide Helps Schools Achieve Zero Energy
K-12 school buildings have a new resource to help them cost effectively achieve advanced levels of energy savings.
Willis Tower Selects Entic To Increase Building Efficiency
In the heart of Chicago's skyline, the partnership will reduce utility costs and increase net operating income for America’s second tallest building.
NEMA: America Needs Infrastructure Modernization Strategy
National Electrical Manufacturers Association joins business and industry thought leaders in call for broad-based legislation to modernize America's electrical infrastructure.
How U.S. Deep Freeze Impacts Energy Demand, Prices
Across the eastern U.S., record low temperatures are increasing the amount of energy needed in order to keep homes and businesses operating at optimal temperatures.
Getting To Smart Buildings: Six Keys To Implement IoT
As technologies continue to evolve in 2018, consider the connection between building energy management systems and IoT.
Healthcare Facility Power Systems Unequipped For Digital Age
More than half of hospitals' power systems were built before benefits and demands of IoT were known, according to a new Schneider Electric survey.
Driving Power And Energy Management In Data Centers
Achieving efficiencies in data center management requires the distinction between power and energy.
Survey Shows Sampling Of ENERGY STAR Attitudes And Use
With the future of this popular U.S. EPA program uncertain, MACH Energy has published the results of its recent survey of 400 building and facility professionals to examine the topic.
NIBS, NBI Issue Guidance To Help Cities Achieve Energy Goals
New guidance document provides jurisdictions with a new approach to shift the focus towards buildings' actual, measurable energy results.
5 Steps To Energy Management Planning
With energy as the second largest expense for most organizations, it's critical for facility executives to revisit energy management program strategies periodically.
Wireless Valve Actuator Improves Steam Driven Building
Opened in 1931, the Starrett-Lehigh Building in Manhattan now features a wireless controls system to regulate heating and cooling.
Investment In Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy On The Rise
Cost reduction is the most important driver for investments globally, finds Johnson Controls’ new Energy Efficiency Indicator survey.
Sparkfund Technology Subscription For Energy Projects
This energy-as-a-service option provides facility executives the opportunity to make a single monthly payment that covers energy project installation, repairs, monitoring, and servicing.
Buying Renewable Energy, No Matter Where You Are
Voluntary programs offered by utilities provide options to corporate facility energy buyers operating outside of locations that have established options.
Emerging Technologies In FM And Real Estate
Examine the potential in facility operations for artificial intelligence, blockchain, and other up-and-coming developments.
